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W308 WBK

2000 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,321 mi
Last recorded48,321 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 WBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 45,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 45,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,295 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,808 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,959 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four indicators amber colour is fading (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 42,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators more white than orange (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play slightly knotchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,418 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 38,418 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,900 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,195 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 32,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,831 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 31,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,160 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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W308 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,707 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W308 WBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W308 WBK registered?

W308 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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